Central Park, Manhattan

This memorial to John Lennon lies in the center of Strawberry Fields, a beautifully-curated section of Central Park dedicated to the memory of the Beatles member. He lived just across the street from where the memorial is now placed in The Dakota on W. 72nd St. and Central Park West -- it's also the site of his murder in 1980. The memorial has become a gathering point for New Yorkers and tourists alike who look to remember what John Lennon stood for. You'll often find large crowds around the mosaic and if you happen to go on October 9th (Lennon's birthday) or December 8th (the day of his death), you'll be welcomed into a circle of people paying tribute and singing his songs late into the night.